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BJ05 DPU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,298 mi
Last recorded95,298 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 DPU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 95,298 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 95,294 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 86,911 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 86,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 79,334 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 77,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 74,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 71,403 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 67,427 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 67,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm PUT SPARE WHEEL ON (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 63,225 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 63,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm FITTED SPARE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,908 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,667 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,598 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 48,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,653 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,437 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 42,103 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 38,089 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,193 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,565 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 29,565 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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BJ05 DPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ05 DPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ05 DPU registered?

BJ05 DPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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